Scenario 1:Someone begins bullying you among your peers

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1. Define the problem: Consider the decision you are facing and state the issue clearly. Is it important enough to warrant using DECIDE?

1.1. Should you report him to the principal?

1.2. not?

2. Explore the alternatives:Make a list of possible alternatives for solving your problem. If you need more information to fully understand the problem or any of the alternatives, do the research now.

2.1. Ignore him.

2.2. Report him.

2.3. hit him

2.4. kick him

2.5. run around screaming.

3. Consider the consequences:One by one, think through what might happen if you choose each alternative on your list. Be sure to do the following:Include both positive and negative results.Consider what probably would happen, not what you hope would happen. Ask yourself … how risky is each alternative? What are its chances of success? How would it affect my future? How would it affect others?

3.1. Ignore him.

3.1.1. He would continue to bully you

3.1.2. He would bully someone else

3.2. Report him

3.2.1. He would be suspended.

3.2.2. He would be expelled

3.2.3. He would be allowed to stay in the school.

3.3. hit him

3.3.1. you get caught

3.3.1.1. you get suspended

3.3.1.2. you get expelled

3.3.1.3. you get to stay in school

3.4. kick him

3.4.1. you get caught

3.4.1.1. you get suspended

3.4.1.2. you get expelled

3.4.1.3. you get to stay in school

3.5. run around screaming

3.5.1. you get caught

3.5.1.1. you get suspended

3.5.1.2. you get expelled

3.5.1.3. you get to stay in school

4. Identify Your Values Personal values may affect your decisions. Make sure to do the following Consider your long-term goals as well as the beliefs of your family and culture. Consider your own and others’ health and safety, and your self-respect.Identify those choices that are a good match for your values.

4.1. respect

4.2. responsibility

4.2.1. you report him

4.3. honesty

4.3.1. you report him

4.4. fairness

4.5. compassion

5. Decide and Act Use the information you have collected to compare the alternatives. Decide which one is best for you. Remember,sometimes there is more than one ‘right’ choice.Make a plan to act on your decision. You may need to break the plan into smaller steps. Set realistic deadlines for each step and then follow through with your plan.

5.1. Email the principal about your problem

5.1.1. day after situation

5.2. he gets suspended

5.2.1. same day as email sent or long time in the future.

5.3. he gets expelled

5.3.1. same day as email sent or long time in the future.

6. Evaluate the Results:Sometime after you have put your decision into effect, take some time to review it. How did your decision work out? How has it affected your life? How has it affected others? What did you learn? If you could do it over again, what would